City Commission Regular Meeting

4970 CITY HALL BLVD NORTH PORT, FL 34286City of North Port Meeting Minutes City Commission Regular Meeting CITY COMMISSIONERS Pete Emrich, Mayor Barbara Langdon, Vice Mayor Phil Stokes, Commissioner David Duval, Commissioner Demetrius Petrow, Commissioner APPOINTED OFFICIALS Jerome Fletcher, City Manager Michael Fuino, City Attorney Heather Faust, City Clerk 6:00 PM City Commission ChambersTuesday, February 24, 2026 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Emrich called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Pete Emrich, Commissioner David Duval, Commissioner Demetrius Petrow, Vice Mayor Barbara Langdon and Commissioner Philip Stokes Present: 5 - ALSO PRESENT City Manager Fletcher, City Attorney Fuino, City Clerk Faust, Board Specialist Lindner, Police Captain Fussell, and Fire Chief Titus. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Langdon. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Emrich requested a motion to approve the agenda. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes, to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner Stokes 5 - 2. PUBLIC COMMENT: Ms. Faust read the following eComments into the record: Debbie McDowell: Spoke to procedural rules, annexation concerns, meeting transparency, and Boca Chica Park. Cheryl Cook: Spoke to suspension of rules and public participation. Steven Harrison: Spoke to advisory board recruitment and charter language. In Person: Page 1City of North Port Printed on 4/8/2026

February 24, 2026City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding meeting conduct and property rights. Tim Drumm: Expressed concerns regarding recent email communications. Valdy Olender: Expressed concerns regarding public trust and property rights. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. 26-0137 Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee Vacancies Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read the announcements. Ms. Faust read the announcements into record. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Emrich announced the item and queried the City Manager regarding items pulled from the consent agenda for discussion. Public Comment: In Person: Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding fee increases. Mayor Emrich requested a motion. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes, to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner Stokes 5 - A. 26-0336 Approve Change Order No. 1 to Work Assignment 2025-12PW Under Professional Engineering Services - Continuing Services Contract No. 2024-14.11 By and Between the City of North Port and OCI Associates, LLC for Indoor Air Quality at Police Department Headquarters Located at 4980 City Hall Boulevard North Port, Florida, 34286 in the Amount of $184,030.00. This item was approved on the consent agenda. B. 26-0342 Approve the Acceptance of the Harry Shapiro Charitable Foundation Grant in the Amount of $25,000 to Purchase Cool-Weather Jackets, Gear, and Accessories and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review. This item was approved on the consent agenda. C. 26-0344 Approve the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Master Terms & Conditions – Government and Schedule A, By and Between LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. and City of North Port, Florida, for the North Port Police Department for TraX and VIPER (Virtual Pen Register) Software Subscription in the Page 2City of North Port Printed on 4/8/2026

February 24, 2026City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes Annual Amount Per Schedule A With Automatic Renewal Terms and Fee Increases. This item was approved on the consent agenda. D. 26-0348 Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program to North Port Area Chamber of Commerce in Support of the Business & Community Expo to be Held on March 14, 2026, in an Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City Fees and Services. This item was approved on the consent agenda. E. 26-0373 Approve the Encoretech Change Order 1 By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Encoretech Global, Inc. for Additional ndMAX Professional Service Hours in the Amount of $2,500.00. This item was approved on the consent agenda. F. 26-0374 Approve the Second Amendment to the NetDocuments Software as a Service Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and NetDocuments for AI300 - ndMax Enterprise Services in the Initial Amount of $8,100.48. This item was approved on the consent agenda. G. 26-0378 Approve the January 13, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes, January 20, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes, and the February 2, 2026 Commission Workshop Minutes. This item was approved on the consent agenda. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE - Second Reading: A. ORD. NO. 2026-01 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Providing for the Imposition and Collection of Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments to Fund Costs Incurred by the City in Abating Nuisance Conditions of Excessive Growth of Grass and Nuisance Weeds on Developed Lots, and Hazardous Trees and Accumulation of Debris on Any Lot; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 42 – Nuisances, Article II – Lot Clearing, to Create Section 42-27; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only. Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only. Mr. Fletcher introduced the item. Page 3City of North Port Printed on 4/8/2026

February 24, 2026City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes There were no Commission questions or discussion. Public Comment: In Person: Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding property owner allocations, trespassing, local adjudication, and lien laws. Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion. A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-01 as presented. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner Stokes 5 - B. ORD. NO. 2026-02 An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Adjusting the Commission’s Base Salary Rate; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 2-23. - Declaration of Salary; Payment; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only. Ms. Faust read the Ordinance by title only. Mr. Fletcher introduced the item. There were no Commission questions or discussion. Public Comment: In Person: Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding raises, trespassing, and protection. Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion. A motion was made by Commissioner Stokes, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon, to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-02 as presented. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner Stokes 5 - RESOLUTION: C. RES. NO. 2026-R-14 A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending City Commission Policy No. 2021-05 Related to Commission Meeting Schedules, Notices, and Agendas; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. Mayor Emrich announced the item and called on the City Clerk to read by title only. Page 4City of North Port Printed on 4/8/2026

February 24, 2026City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only and introduced the item. There were no Commission questions or discussion. Public Comment: In Person: Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding proposed salary adjustments and fiscal impacts. Mayor Emrich closed the public hearing and requested a motion. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Stokes, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-R-14 as presented. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner Stokes 5 - 6. GENERAL BUSINESS: A. 26-0419 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approaching the Sarasota County School District About Underutilized Space at the Heron Creek Middle School Campus. (Requested by Commissioner Duval) Mayor Emrich announced the item. Mr. Fletcher introduced the item. Commissioner Duval spoke to the item. Commission questions and discussion took place regarding School Board use limitations, engagement processes, and potential collaboration. Public Comment: In Person: Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding background checks. Mayor Emrich requested a motion. A motion was made by Commissioner Duval, seconded by Vice Mayor Langdon, to direct the City Manager to work with staff to engage with the Superintendent of Sarasota County Schools to discuss underutilized space at Heron Creek Middle School campus. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner Stokes 5 - B. 26-0416 Discussion Regarding Administrative Safeguards for Permit Processing and Development Services Interactions Involving Elected Officials and Related Parties. Mayor Emrich announced the item. Mr. Fletcher introduced the item. Page 5City of North Port Printed on 4/8/2026

February 24, 2026City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes Commission questions and discussion took place regarding intent, safeguards utilized by other municipalities, allegations and sworn affidavits, email communications, board member and meeting procedures, ethical responsibilities, legal concerns, transparency, public perception, reporting processes for ethical concerns, refuted information, impacts to reputation, and potential investigation. Public Comment: In Person: Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding lawsuits, advisory board safeguards, and citizen involvement. Mark Frandsen: Expressed concerns regarding conduct during meetings and related communications. Tim Drumm: Expressed concerns regarding transparency. C. 26-0431 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Sending a Letter of Support to Governor Ron DeSantis on Behalf of the City Commission in Support of the Continued Funding and Expansion of the Teen Court Program.(Requested by Vice Mayor Langdon) Mayor Emrich announced the item. Ms. Faust introduced the item. Vice Mayor Langdon spoke to the item. Commission questions and discussion took place regarding intent. Public Comment: In Person: Tim Doyle: Expressed concerns regarding property rights, police conduct, and opposition to salary increases. Mayor Emrich requested a motion. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Langdon, seconded by Commissioner Duval, to approve sending a letter of support on behalf of the City of North Port in support of the Teen Court Program to the Governor of Florida. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner Stokes 5 - Mayor Emrich passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Langdon. A motion was made by Mayor Emrich, seconded by Commissioner Stokes, to approve the Vice Mayor signing the letter in support of Teen Court. The motion carried on the following vote: Yes: Mayor Emrich, Commissioner Duval, Commissioner Petrow, Vice Mayor Langdon and Commissioner Stokes 5 - 7. PUBLIC COMMENT: Ms. Faust read the following eComments into the record: Page 6City of North Port Printed on 4/8/2026

February 24, 2026City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes Debbie McDowell: Spoke to procedural concerns. Steven Harrison: Spoke to staff conduct and appreciation. In Person: Tim Doyle: Spoke to trespassing, fence construction, and expressed concerns regarding City conduct. 8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Emrich called on Commissioners for communications. A. 26-0031 Commissioner Duval's Communications Commissioner Duval reported on events attended and important topics. B. 26-0032 Commissioner Stokes' Communications Commissioner Stokes did not have a report. C. 26-0033 Mayor Emrich's Communications Mayor Emrich did not have a report. D. 26-0034 Vice Mayor Langdon's Communications Vice Mayor Langdon did not have a report. E. 26-0035 Commissioner Petrow's Communications Commissioner Petrow did not have a report. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS: Mayor Emrich called on Charter Officers for reports. A. 26-0158 City Clerk's Monthly Report Ms. Faust did not have a report. B. 26-0386 City Attorney’s Monthly Report Mr. Fuino did not have a report. C. 26-0412 City Manager's Monthly Report Mr. Fletcher did not have a report. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Emrich adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. City of North Port, Florida Page 7City of North Port Printed on 4/8/2026

February 24, 2026City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes By: __________________________________ Pete Emrich, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ Heather Faust, City Clerk Page 8City of North Port Printed on 4/8/2026

City Commission Regular Meeting City of North Port Meeting Agenda 4970 CITY HALL BLVD NORTH PORT, FL 34286 CITY COMMISSIONERS Pete Emrich, Mayor Barbara Langdon, Vice Mayor Phil Stokes, Commissioner David Duval, Commissioner Demetrius Petrow, Commissioner APPOINTED OFFICIALS Jerome Fletcher, City Manager Michael Fuino, City Attorney Heather Faust, City Clerk City Commission Chambers6:00 PMTuesday, February 24, 2026 PUBLIC COMMENT: Properly submitted comments will be accepted and included in the official record of the meeting pursuant to City Commission Policy No. 2020-04. Public comment may be submitted in the following ways: In Person Attendance: Submit a comment card to the City Clerk. Comment cards with completed information may be submitted until the Mayor closes Public Comment for the agenda item. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person. Online: Submit a written eComment using the eComment link at cityofnorthport.legistar.com/Calendar. The link will be available online at 8:00 a.m. the day before the meeting until one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Your public comment is limited to 2,000 characters. Voice Mail Message: Leave a voice mail message via telephone at 941-429-1032. Voice Mail messages will be accepted the day before the meeting from 8:00 a.m. until one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Please provide information as listed in the City’s outgoing message. The message must not exceed two minutes, fifteen seconds. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2. PUBLIC COMMENT: (The purpose of the Public Comments Section of the Agenda is for members of the public to speak to the City Commission/District Governing Body on any subject pertaining to City Business whether or not it is on the Agenda, with the exception of Quasi-Judicial Items.) 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS Page 1City of North Port Printed on 2/25/2026

February 24, 2026City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Agenda Announcement of Current Advisory Board and Committee VacanciesA. 26-0137 Vacancy ListAttachments: 4. CONSENT AGENDA: (All matters under the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Commission to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Any City Commission member may, however, remove an item from the Consent Agenda by request. Items removed for separate discussion will be considered after the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.) Approve Change Order No. 1 to Work Assignment 2025-12PW Under Professional Engineering Services - Continuing Services Contract No. 2024-14.11 By and Between the City of North Port and OCI Associates, LLC for Indoor Air Quality at Police Department Headquarters Located at 4980 City Hall Boulevard North Port, Florida, 34286 in the Amount of $184,030.00. A. 26-0336 Change Order No. 1 Work Assignment 2025-12PW Agreement No. 2024-14.11 Florida Division of Corporations Document Attachments: Approve the Acceptance of the Harry Shapiro Charitable Foundation Grant in the Amount of $25,000 to Purchase Cool-Weather Jackets, Gear, and Accessories and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review. B. 26-0342 Grant ApplicationAttachments: Approve the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Master Terms & Conditions – Government and Schedule A, By and Between LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. and City of North Port, Florida, for the North Port Police Department for TraX and VIPER (Virtual Pen Register) Software Subscription in the Annual Amount Per Schedule A With Automatic Renewal Terms and Fee Increases. C. 26-0344 LexisNexis Risk Solutions Master Terms and Conditions - Government Schedule A (term and fee) Procurement Packet Florida Division of Corporations City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - March 26, 2024 Attachments: Approve the Award of Funds From the Special Event Assistance Program to North Port Area Chamber of Commerce in Support of the Business & Community Expo to be Held on March 14, 2026, in an Amount up to, and Not to Exceed, $500 to Cover the Costs of City Fees and Services. D. 26-0348 Page 2City of North Port Printed on 2/25/2026

February 24, 2026City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Agenda Application for Assistance Fee Overview Community Assistance Account Overview FY2026 Resolution 2018-R-17 Resolution 2025-R-05 Attachments: Approve the Encoretech Change Order 1 By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Encoretech Global, Inc. for Additional ndMAX Professional Service Hours in the Amount of $2,500.00. E. 26-0373 Change Order 1 Encoretech Statement of Work September 9, 2025 Minutes Laserfiche Request Encoretech Florida Division of Corporations Attachments: Approve the Second Amendment to the NetDocuments Software as a Service Agreement By and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and NetDocuments for AI300 - ndMax Enterprise Services in the Initial Amount of $8,100.48. F. 26-0374 Second Amendment First Amendment Software as a Service Agreement Procurement Request Attachments: Approve the January 13, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes, January 20, 2026 Commission Regular Minutes, and the February 2, 2026 Commission Workshop Minutes. G. 26-0378 1-13-26- Minutes 1-20-26- Minutes 2-2-26- Minutes Attachments: 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCE - Second Reading: An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Providing for the Imposition and Collection of Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessments to Fund Costs Incurred by the City in Abating Nuisance Conditions of Excessive Growth of Grass and Nuisance Weeds on Developed Lots, and Hazardous Trees and Accumulation of Debris on Any Lot; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 42 – Nuisances, Article II – Lot Clearing, to Create Section 42-27; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. A. ORD. NO. 2026-01 Page 3City of North Port Printed on 2/25/2026

February 24, 2026City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Agenda Ordinance No. 2026-01 - Second Reading Ordinance No. 2026-01 - First Reading Ordinance No. 2026-01 Business Impact Estimate Attachments: An Ordinance of the City of North Port, Florida, Adjusting the Commission’s Base Salary Rate; Amending the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, Section 2-23. - Declaration of Salary; Payment; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date. B. ORD. NO. 2026-02 Ordinance - Second Reading Ordinance No. 2026-02 Business Impact Estimate Attachments: RESOLUTION: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Amending City Commission Policy No. 2021-05 Related to Commission Meeting Schedules, Notices, and Agendas; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date. C. RES. NO. 2026-R-14 Resolution Policy 2021-05 Policy 2021-05 - Strikethrough Underline Backup Materials Attachments: 6. GENERAL BUSINESS: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Approaching the Sarasota County School District About Underutilized Space at the Heron Creek Middle School Campus. (Requested by Commissioner Duval) A. 26-0419 Discussion Regarding Administrative Safeguards for Permit Processing and Development Services Interactions Involving Elected Officials and Related Parties. B. 26-0416 Relevant Email CorrespondenceAttachments: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Sending a Letter of Support to Governor Ron DeSantis on Behalf of the City Commission in Support of the Continued Funding and Expansion of the Teen Court Program. (Requested by Vice Mayor Langdon) C. 26-0431 LetterAttachments: 7. PUBLIC COMMENT: Page 4City of North Port Printed on 2/25/2026

February 24, 2026City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Agenda (The purpose of the Public Comments Section of the Agenda is for members of the public to speak to the City Commission/District Governing Body on any subject pertaining to City Business whether or not it is on the Agenda, with the exception of Quasi-Judicial Items.) 8. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS: Commissioner Duval's CommunicationsA. 26-0031 Commissioner Stokes' CommunicationsB. 26-0032 Mayor Emrich's CommunicationsC. 26-0033 Vice Mayor Langdon's CommunicationsD. 26-0034 Commissioner Petrow's CommunicationsE. 26-0035 9. ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL REPORTS: City Clerk's Monthly ReportA. 26-0158 Open Requests By Status Chart Fiscal Year to Date Requests - Closed Status Public Record Requests Log Attachments: City Attorney’s Monthly ReportB. 26-0386 Commission Directives to the City Attorney Matter List (Redacted) Attachments: City Manager's Monthly ReportC. 26-0412 City Manager Report - Febraury 2026Attachments: 10. ADJOURNMENT: Page 5City of North Port Printed on 2/25/2026

February 24, 2026City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Agenda NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF REPORTS - The Agenda is a summary of the proposed actions to be taken by the City Commission. For almost every agenda item, the City staff has prepared materials for Commission consideration and provided a staff recommendation. All of these materials are available at the City Clerk's Office, during normal business hours, for inspection and (for a fee) copying. Questions on these materials may be directed to the staff member who prepared them, or to the City Clerk's Office, who will refer you to the appropriate person. AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 - The North Port City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Special parking is available on the west side of City Hall and the building may be accessed from the parking area. Persons with hearing difficulties should contact the City Clerk to obtain a hearing device for use during meetings. NONDISCRIMINATION: The City of North Port does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, family or religious status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or physical characteristic in administration of its programs, activities or services. No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is made of these recordings. Accordingly, anyone seeking to appeal any of the decisions involving the matters herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the meeting/testimony and evidence upon which any appeal is to be based. Copies of the recordings are available (for a fee) at the City Clerk's Office. Page 6City of North Port Printed on 2/25/2026